KAD1RXD1 Water Filter | Compatible Models, Cross-Reference & Replacement Guide

The KAD1RXD1 is KitchenAid’s branded version of the EveryDrop Filter 1. It is identical to the EDR1RXD1 in performance and fit, same filter, different label. You can use either one as a replacement. It fits select KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, and Kenmore refrigerators with an interior upper filter housing.

If you own a KitchenAid refrigerator and the filter label says KAD1RXD1, you are in the right place. This is KitchenAid’s own part number for what EveryDrop calls Filter 1. They are the same filter. Same carbon block. Same NSF certifications. Same fit. The only difference is the brand name on the packaging.

KAD1RXD1 and EDR1RXD1 | Are They the Same Filter?

Yes, completely. KitchenAid and Whirlpool are both owned by Whirlpool Corporation. The KAD1RXD1 is simply the KitchenAid-branded version of the EveryDrop EDR1RXD1. They use the same activated carbon block technology, carry the same NSF 42, 53, and 401 certifications, and fit the same filter housings.

This means you have two options when replacing your KAD1RXD1:

•      Buy the KAD1RXD1 directly from KitchenAid, genuine OEM, KitchenAid branded

•      Buy the EDR1RXD1 from UnifiedFilter.com, same filter, EveryDrop branded, often more available

Both are genuine OEM products from the same manufacturer. Either one protects your KitchenAid warranty and delivers the same 24-contaminant NSF-certified filtration.

Do not buy an uncertified generic claiming to replace KAD1RXD1 without verifying NSF certification at nsf.org. An uncertified filter may physically fit but not actually filter contaminants.

KAD1RXD1 Cross-Reference Part Numbers

If your fridge or filter shows any of these part numbers then the KAD1RXD1 or EDR1RXD1 is your correct replacement:

Which KitchenAid Refrigerators Use the KAD1RXD1?

The KAD1RXD1 fits KitchenAid refrigerators with an interior upper filter housing, typically French door and select side-by-side models. Here are the most common compatible model series:

Always verify compatibility with your specific model number before ordering. Check the label on your current installed filter, if it says KAD1RXD1 or EDR1RXD1, either replacement works perfectly.

What Does the KAD1RXD1 Actually Filter Out?

The KAD1RXD1 is NSF 42, 53, and 401 certified, the same three standards as the EDR1RXD1. It reduces 24 certified contaminants including:

• Chlorine — taste and odor
• Lead and mercury
• Cysts — Cryptosporidium and Giardia
• Pharmaceuticals — atenolol, carbamazepine, and others
• Emerging contaminants — BPA, estrone, MTBE
• Asbestos, pesticides, and industrial chemicals

The NSF 401 certification is what sets this filter apart from most generics. Very few compatible replacement filters carry NSF 401,  which covers pharmaceuticals and emerging contaminants. The genuine KAD1RXD1 and EDR1RXD1 are among the few that do.

How to Replace the KAD1RXD1 

Replacement takes under 3 minutes. No tools needed.

• Step 1 — Locate the filter. Open the fridge and find the filter in the upper-right interior area behind a small panel or push-button housing.
• Step 2 — Remove the old filter. Press the eject button or twist counterclockwise. Pull straight out. Keep a cloth nearby for drips.
• Step 3 — Insert the new filter. Remove the cap, align the arrow, push in firmly and twist clockwise until it clicks.
• Step 4 — Reset the indicator. Hold the filter reset button for 3 seconds until the light turns green or blue.
• Step 5 — Flush. Run 2-3 gallons through the dispenser and discard before drinking.

Replace every 6 months or 200 gallons whichever comes first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KAD1RXD1 the same as EDR1RXD1?

Yes, KAD1RXD1 is KitchenAid’s branded name for the same filter that EveryDrop sells as EDR1RXD1. They are interchangeable.

What does KAD1RXD1 replace?

It directly replaces W10295370A and all other EDR1RXD1 cross-reference part numbers.

How often should I replace the KAD1RXD1?

Every 6 months or 200 gallons, whichever comes first.

Can I use EDR1RXD1 instead of KAD1RXD1?

Yes, they are the same filter from the same manufacturer. Using EDR1RXD1 will not void your KitchenAid warranty.

Where is the KAD1RXD1 filter located in my fridge?

In the upper-right interior of the fresh food compartment, behind a small panel or push-button housing.